Re: [Leica] Was Copyright questions, in defense of the R8.

["Ted Grant" <tedgrant@home.com>]

Barney Quinn, Jr. wrote:
>>I think that it is a bit of an urban myth to say that they the R8 lacks
autofocus and OTHER >>major features. It simply lacks autofocus<<<<<

Hi Barney,

Well said! There are too many R8 nay sayers who espouse drivel about the R8
without ever taking one in hand and shooting a few dozen rolls.

They're usually know it all's from what they've read or the quickie touchy
feelie in the camera store when making their great comments of:

>> Essentially that the R series offers no clear advantage over other brands
of
> > SLRs, except for the glass, and that it lacks many of the more advanced
features
> > of other makes.  However, as I've said, I haven't tried an R series
camera, so I
> > have no personal experience of this.<<<<<

So my friend it's nice to read positive hands on comments about a very fine
piece of Leica gear.
ted

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